If you buy bitcoins in Canada, Shakepay is the easiest way, with very little verification. This post describes changes in verification process at Coinberry and suggests using Shakepay instead. Recently, I logged into my Coinberry account to buy some bitcoins… Continue Reading
I’ve updated the rates on my USD HISA rates page, where I list High Interest Savings Accounts available to Canadian investors using brokerage accounts. These HISAs can be bought and sold like mutual funds. Click here to view current USD… Continue Reading
Air Canada is a Canadian based airline with a multiple class share structure. This post briefly describes Air Canada’s share structure. Generally, I avoid investing in companies with multiple class voting shares. I think having some shareholders subordinate to others… Continue Reading
Thanks to a reader for providing me with a new link to Scotiabank’s investment savings account fund code DYN6000. Click here to view the list of current rates. The rate on DYN6000 is currently 0.40%, while EQ Bank stands at… Continue Reading
This post will review four Canadian ESG funds and ETFs. A friend of mine wants to add a global equity fund to his investment portfolio. But since he already has an Asian ex Japan fund, he wants to add an… Continue Reading
Qoinify is a open source crypto bank. Qoinify lets users exchange six currencies including Canadian dollars, US dollars, gold, bitcoins, clams, and zcoins. This post will describe the evolution of Qoinify and its current functionality. Click here to create a… Continue Reading
Canadian interest rates are at historic lows, and the yield on High Interest Savings Accounts reflects this. RBC & TD are paying 0.25% on their HISA funds (RBF2010 & TDB8150). While both EQ Bank and Home Trust are still paying… Continue Reading
There has been a dramatic drop off in visitors to Las Vegas due to the coronavirus outbreak. The governor of Nevada has declared a state of emergency and all casinos have closed. The famed Las Vegas strip is mostly shut… Continue Reading
The Bank of Canada lowered interest rates last week and high interest savings account issuers have adjusted to match their 50 bps cut. Some issuers have made bigger changes. B2B Bank (BTB100) is the highest of the bunch right now… Continue Reading
Canadian interest rates have remained steady since the autumn. However, two issuers on my High Interest Savings Account list have lowered their rates. B2B Bank and Manulife have decreased their rates to 1.30%. This compares to 1.60% for most of… Continue Reading
